Joan Rice

Joan Rice works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Maine. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Joan Rice handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Maine, including Transportation Accidents, Workers Compensation, Third Party Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Maine, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Joan immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Joan Rice's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 31 years of experience in Maine workers' comp law, Joan knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Joan Rice primarily serves clients in Waterville and the surrounding Maine area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Maine and were injured at work, contact Joan's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.